Registered Practical Nurse

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Halton Healthcare is operating 35 Regional Beds at Milton District Hospital in an Alternative Level of Care Unit.

A Registered Practical Nurse assigned to 2 North Regional Unit is primarily responsible for applying the nursing process to the care of patients in various clinical areas. You’ll be responsible and accountable for all elements of the practical nursing process when providing direct patient care. You’ll also be assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care based on specific components. You’ll assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. You’ll administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. You’ll also be documenting observations, assessments and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes as well as providing a full range of practical nursing care to patients.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario; Current BCLS Certification at time of hire.; Recent practical nursing experience in acute medicine an asset; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Computer proficiency; Caring attitude with patients, families and co-workers; Must be physically able to do the job that involves heavy lifting and intensive physical effort.; Strong physical assessment skills is required (preference will be given to applicants that have taken the physical assessment course); Excellent critical thinking skills, with an ability to set priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment; Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment; Demonstrates commitment to continuing education.; Satisfactory employment and attendance record .